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POLSON — A 25-foot bronze sculpture of the Flathead Lake monster serenely gazes toward the Flathead River and the Polson bridge from its new riverfront home in Sacajawea Park. The creature appears to be surfacing as its neck and head, body, side fins and tail are all visible above ground level. The “monster” was commissioned by area resident Pat Binger. “We’ve lived here all our lives,” she said. “Our children went to school in Polson. I thought it’d be nice to give something back to the town.” After a couple years pondering possibilities, Binger ultimately settled on a whimsical lake creature that she hopes helps Polson make...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on the northwest Montana (FWP Region 1) Citizen Advisory Committee. The CAC is a general advisory committee that provides input and feedback to FWP on dive...
News from Ian Withrow, FLBS marketing, communications manager POLSON –The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) is 125 years old this year and invites you to a free and family-friendly FLBS 125th Anniversary Open House celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, A...
News from Sloane Stinson, MD T RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. will be installing road signs along Round Butte Road, as well as continuing to install the sign bridge, an overhead sign support structure that will have multiple directional signs posted on it, just north of the intersection of US ...
News from Executive Director Jo Cheff CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana History invites the public to meet local and indigenous artists, artisans, musicians and photographers, and enjoy delicious huckleberry pastries from Allard’s Huckleberry Jam Factory on Saturday, Aug. 3, f...
News from SIM-MT RONAN — Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT) is excited to announce a crucial training event at St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan on July 31, 2024. Our team of exceptional simulation specialists will provide hands-on training to the critical access hospital staff, enhancing ...
News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Forest Service have signed an agreement with the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to use the NOAA Geostationary Op...
News from Stephan Gillin, CSKT Natural Resource Dept. FLATHEAD/LAKE COUNTIES — The 2024 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event is happening on Saturday, Aug. 10, this year. The event is an annual cleanup of waters and shoreline areas in the Flathead Basin, including Flathead and Lake Counties. Volunt...
News from the MT Democratic Party HELENA — Saying that democracy means listening to people, Montana Democrats recently completed a series of well-publicized, open public meetings in 13 different towns and rural communities across Montana to receive input directly from citizens about how their gove...
Felix Windrum RONAN — Felix Stephen Windrum was born on July 22, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are David and Stephanie Windrum of Polson. Paternal grandparents are RoseAnne Detterer of Polson and Frank Windrum of Belfa...
